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Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy

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Children's area
Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
9 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 26567 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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South Haven, MI
  • Popular LocationKal Haven Trail11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouth Haven Center for the Arts11 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan Maritime Museum11 min drive
  • AirportKalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 26)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 8

Bedroom 9

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Heated Indoor Pool, Fast Wifi, 5 Acres of Fenced Privacy

The perfect place for family getaways – plenty of space for the privacy and comfort of adults plus lots of indoor and outdoor space for kids to enjoy. Great WiFi for remote workers/students.

VIRUS CONCERNS: We recognize that all parents and grandparents are concerned about doing everything they can to protect the health of their families. We feel the same way and do everything we can to give you confidence that your family’s health is protected at North Haven Family Retreat. Here are the details. First, the house is thoroughly cleaned by our housekeeping staff. Then, upon your arrival, you will find that we have provided commercially laundered bed linens for your family, including freshly laundered sheets, mattress covers, blankets and two freshly laundered cases for each bed pillow. And we provide a large supply of wipes for you in the case that you chose to do additional sanitizing.

At your option, the house offers optional Orkin VitalClean third party professional sanitation service prior to check-in. Orkin's trained technicians wipe down all high-touch surfaces followed by a misting application using specialized equipment and its EPA "List N" disinfectant which is both effective against viruses including COVID-19 and also carries the EPA's lowest toxicity rating (Category IV), defined as “practically non-toxic and not an irritant.” Let us know what else we can do to make you confident that your family gathering will be safe and relaxing. Vital Clean not available for Sunday check ins. https://www.orkin.com/commercial/services/orkin-vitalclean

VIDEO & VIRTUAL TOURS: Please click the tour button on the third picture in my gallery to see the virtual tour or click the red YouTube play button to see a video of the property.

With large open rooms and acres of lawn the whole family can relax, dine and play together in the house, around the pool and outdoors. All the luxury of a bed & breakfast experience exclusively for your family. We'll even provide fresh coffee and treats in the pool house for you to wake up to.


HEATED INDOOR POOL: The heated indoor pool is attached to the house and insures great family fun rain or shine. Large windows and six skylights make the pool and surrounding recreation room a bright and airy space. There is plenty of poolside dining and comfortable seating for watching the large screen TV.

LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHES & WATERFRONT PARKS: Lake Michigan beaches and waterfront parks are abundant and very close by. The house is located just a mile from the Casco Beach and Preserve. A ten minute drive to the South takes you to the famous South Beach and South Haven Lighthouse. Ten minutes to the North takes you to Oval Beach Saugatuck, ranked nationally among the top 10 US beaches. And the 400 acre VanBuren State park is just 12 miles away and features beautiful waterfront sand dunes.

MAIN HOUSE & GUEST WING: With a combined 6100 square feet, The Haven offers families a variety of spaces for relaxing, eating and comfortable sleeping. The original Main House features four bedrooms on the second floor and two full bathrooms. It’s large kitchen offers two refrigerators, two dishwashers, two ovens and two microwaves. The kitchen island provides plenty of additional kitchen prep space and seating for 8. The adjacent dining area seats 20 and when combined with the kitchen island provides seating for 28 people in the same room. The living room includes a fireplace and comfortable seating for reading and conversation.

The Guest Wing offers another five bedrooms, three more bathrooms, an efficiency kitchen/coffee bar, den and tables for games and refreshments. A washer and dryer are also available for guest use. The Main House and Guest Wing are connected by the Pool and its large Recreation Room. The Rec Room has a bar with stools, a seating area for TV watching and a poolside dining space that seats eight.

PRIVATE OUTDOOR COMPOUND - A tree lined driveway leads you in to this very private and fenced 5 acre parcel – you won’t even see another house from the massive grounds. A large patio with stone fire pit is located directly off the pool providing a perfect place for grilling, outdoor dining and fireside gatherings.

Our innkeeper stays on property in adjacent accommodations so she is available on short notice for anything we can do to make your stay more comfortable or fun.

HISTORIC HIDEOUT: Local lore has it that Chicago gangster Bugsy Moran's mistress lived in this house, formerly known as the Hideout. During the years that he worked with the mob Bugsy used the out buildings to store prohibition era liquor. We’ve looked. Bugsy didn’t leave behind any bathtub gin !

CANCELLATION & TRAVEL PROTECTION POLICIES: We do not offer refunds for cancelled reservations. Our cancellation policy needs to be this strict because most families book their gatherings 5 to 7 months in advance. As such even 60 days notice often does not allow for a comparable rebooking. Therefore we strongly recommend that you purchase VRBO's Travel Protection policy. We will even reimburse you for half the cost of that policy if unused at check out. In addition, if you do have to cancel for any reason, we will use our best effort to rebook your dates with another family to recover any uninsured loss of your investment.

Property manager

Michael O'Connor
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
$100/night Never on beds/furniture caged when away

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We strongly recommend purchasing HomeAway/VRBO Travel Protection for any unexpected need you might have to cancel.
This house is available for booking by family gatherings only. It is not available for adults-only groups or parties of any kind.
Please note pet restrictions. Pet fee of $75/day applies if included in reservation. $150/day/pet if not pre-reserved. No RV parking or camping

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

South Haven

Located in South Haven, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Oval Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Michigan Maritime Museum and The Fun Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
Map
South Haven, MI

What's nearby

  • Kal Haven Trail - 11 min drive
  • South Haven Center for the Arts - 11 min drive
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 11 min drive
  • South Beach - 13 min drive
  • Oval Beach - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 21 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sherman Dairy Bar - 10 min drive
  • Three Blondes Brewing - 11 min drive
  • Cogdal Vineyards - 4 min drive
  • Waypost Brewing Co. - 7 min drive
  • PK's Lighthouse Cafe - 8 min drive

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Retreat
This home exceeded all of my expectations !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
The pool was a big hit with the kids, Kitchen/dinning area offered plenty of room for everybody to gather and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Our large family went here. House was exceptionally clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything you could ask for. The pool area was warm, and the water was warm. The kids enjoyed every minute of it. The house was extremely quiet, so you could always find a quiet place if needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
This was a beautiful area to get away in October. The trees surrounding the property were displaying their full fall colors. It is located just minutes from the South Haven Pier and Lake Michigan. The indoor pool was very nice. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything to cook and serve meals. We loved that we could all sit together in the dining room. The patio was very nice to enjoy the evening campfire. The playground set was a nice touch for our little ones.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
The house was fantastic! The weather was a little crummy but with the indoor pool and large kitchen, we had plenty of options to stay entertained! The kitchen was the top hangout spot for our big group because it allowed for everyone to be together to talk, play games, enjoy meals, and just hang out. We had no issues with anything at the house! It was very comfortable and accommodating for all 21 of us. We also very much enjoyed Sam, the photographer and would recommend him to anyone staying and needing a photographer. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael O'Connor

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North Haven Family Retreat is the our third and newest Lake Michigan vacation rental home.

Why they chose this property

North Haven's indoor heated pool and large private grounds make it ideal for family gatherings. South Haven is a great beach town, quaint but large enough to have plenty of groceries, restaurants and visitor amenities.

What makes this property unique

We live locally and are always available if you need anything from us during your vacation.

Languages:

English

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